Demonstrations have been rampant all across the nation in response to Trump’s order banning travelers from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen for 90 days. All refugees are barred for 120 days, while Syrian refugees are blocked indefinitely. With the order being signed and immediately enforced, many travelers found themselves stranded at airports, some of whom already live and work in the US and were returning from oversea travels.

Neil Gorsuch, who could take the vacant Supreme Court seat, met with Senators on February 2.

The seat on the Supreme Court has been vacant since Justice Antonin Scalia passed away on February 13, 2016. If Gorsuch is named the next judge, based on his past decisions, he will bring balance to the Supreme Court that existed a year ago of four conservatives, four liberals, and one swing voter (Justice Kennedy). Also, at 49, Gorsuch would be the youngest Supreme Court Justice to serve in 25 years.

A sparking celebration in Bejing rings in the year of the Fire Rooster.

The start of the Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, fell on January 28th this year, and lasted until February 2. The celebration is one of the most important traditions in China. It’s the year of the Fire Rooster, those born until the Rooster are known to make good leaders, be energetic, and intelligent. For non-roosters, 2017 promises problems that require practical solutions, so think simple and straight forward this year!